Parrilla Peña

Top choice in Buenos Aires


This simple, traditional, long-running parrilla (steakhouse) is well-known for its excellent quality meats and generous portions. Also on offer are homemade pastas, decadent desserts and a good wine list: keep an eye out for the inventive system the staff use to retrieve bottles from the highest shelves.


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